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  • As companies grapple with complex supply chains impacted by GEOPOLITICAL factors not least  the terror  of TRUMP TARIFFS - agility and openness to new strategies supported by super fast technologies w ...
  • In response, some brands have focused on the quality and longevity of their products as a point of difference.    What’s often missing though is evidence to back up a lot of these claims.   How well d ...
  • But if we push beyond the mantra a little, we can see this sustainability effort has an inbuilt problem. Because we can’t contextualise the most important of the 3Rs – reduce – when we don’t know how ...
  • Intentions are high - but execution is lagging While many fashion leaders express bold intentions to embrace circular business models, few are turning those promises into scalable strategies. The Brit ...
  • The DCTS represents more than just another trade program - it's a practical framework that addresses the exact challenges keeping you up at night.   This scheme provides reduced or zero tariffs on tho ...
  • Supporting ecodesign The environmental impact of any product or clothing is largely determined at the point of design – when someone chooses what it’s made of. AI can help designers create more sustai ...
  • Ahead of the CV Workshop at Source Fashion, the team at NEXT - one of the UK’s biggest fashion and lifestyle retailers - has shared insider tips on what they look for when hiring for product roles.
  • Over the next two years, the world of sustainability is entering a new phase - one defined by heavy regulation, mandatory transparency, and real consequences for those who fall short. Brands and retai ...
  • On February 26th, the European Commission adopted an ‘Omnibus’ package of proposals that aim to simplify EU rules and boost competitiveness. Key is a proposal to amend the CSRD to only apply to EU com ...
  • Two clothing-stuffed stock trolleys outside a charity shop have a sign taped to them - £1 to fill a bag.   It’s a powerful reminder of just how much overproduction the global fashion industry is respo ...
  • ReBorn has an inspiring sourcing journey that focuses on sustainability and innovation. But where did it start and how did it get to the product now in store with some of the UKs favourite retail bran ...
  • How to build a sourcing brief

    23 Dec 2024 Sara Allbright, Retail 100
    When you engage with a new factory or producer to develop a range for you, the quality of your sourcing brief will have a significant impact on the efficiency and success of your new product developme ...